So today was the first ride on the new to me 03Rx1. The front end i have adjusted pretty good. Didn't push in the corners and the transfer was just right. Now for the bad. The ride is just way to stiff. I believe, i haven't looked, but i think i have the rear shock on the lowest setting. Is there anything to adjust to un stiffen this? We just trail ride.
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I don't know the suspension on your sled, but you can download the owner's manual and read up on your suspension, as well as the rest of the sled.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/servi ... x?ls=sport
This way, you'll know if you do have the correct setting on your shock(s), maybe even a heavier duty spring was added? Another way to soften the suspension is to increase the weight transfer.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/servi ... x?ls=sport
This way, you'll know if you do have the correct setting on your shock(s), maybe even a heavier duty spring was added? Another way to soften the suspension is to increase the weight transfer.
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It's critical to get the transfer rod gap set correctly on any proaction skid. If your too soft, you'll be riding fully coupled all the time, effectively making the ride too stiff. Adjust your preload with the FRA in the center position. You are looking for 60/40%, with the larger gap on the top. This will delay the coupling action on compression, allowing your skid to stroke more before coupling. I have over 20,000 miles on my proaction equipped sleds. You won't get as plush of a ride as some other manufacturers skid, but you can make them fairly comfortable. Biggest change comes with a progressive revalve, or an adjustable Ohlins. Have revalved setup in my 97 XTC and Ohlins on my Viper. I prefer the Ohlins, but the 97 still rides pretty good. The 97 is the sled in my avatar. That is a launch on a 100+ foot jump LOL! My riding buddy calls me Shock Tester LOL!!
